Süss, the Jew
Seen it?1940 | 95 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List or Nuremberg, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
Nazi historical drama about Duke Karl Alexander of Württemberg and his treasurer Süß Oppenheimer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$3 million worldwide on a $800K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Veit Harlan
- Ferdinand MarianJoseph Süß Oppenheimer
- Werner KraussRabbi Loew
- Heinrich GeorgeKarl Alexander, Herzog von Württemberg
- Kristina SöderbaumDorothea Sturm
- Eugen KlöpferLandschaftskonsulent Sturm
- Hilde von StolzHerzogin von Württemberg
- Albert FlorathObrist Röder
- Malte JaegerAktuar Karl Faber
- Theodor Loosvon Remchingen
- Jakob TiedtkeKonsistorialrat